I'm watching a previously watched video just so I can see your beautiful face and feel you upbeat vibes. Although I miss your videos, I hope you are happy and living your best life. Just wanted you to know that your presence hasn't gone unnoticed. Have an awesome day =)
@vanessacarroll19415 жыл бұрын
You are wonderful! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. But most of all, thank you for staying on task and not wasting time by talking about what your cats/dogs did or your favorite place to eat. I mean I wouldn't mind watching those kind of videos but when I'm wanting to learn, I want to learn. LOL. I've tried to watch some popular people's videos, but they're WAY long and there's only, for instance, 10 minutes of actual learning time in a 40 minute video. Yet here I am rambling on. Thank you and LOVE your videos. Especially loved the "bloopers" at the beginning. Maybe you should post a bloopers video, just for laughs.
@createinspain5 жыл бұрын
If you have some hanging around, you can use cheap UV nail gel to add colour or gloss too. No waiting because you put it under the lamp after. Just make sure to choose one without a sticky layer.
@vickihuffman5 жыл бұрын
createinspain : I knew there was a reason for hanging on to my UV polish and lamp even though I haven't used it for my nails in ages. Thanks for the idea!💅💡
@createinspain5 жыл бұрын
@@vickihuffman You're welcome!
@tarafowler24805 жыл бұрын
popsickle sticks and toothpicks as well as little condiment cups with lids (sold at Walmart by the napkins and paper plates) I have used these for mixing paints, glitters, water down glues, pour gems or sequins in the little cups.... I'm never without these things, along with EVERYTHING you recommended.
@patricialevenson29125 жыл бұрын
Very useful tips here. I just need more time to craft!
@Happybidr5 жыл бұрын
“...glitter in the meatloaf.” LOL. Another classic memorable line. You are so funny. It adds a really nice, fun touch to tutorial videos about on paper crafting. Thanks for feeling free to show us yourself in these videos. You’re funny and charming, which are two of my favorite personality combinations.
@margaretandersen991411 ай бұрын
I'm brand new to papercrafting and I have to say: your channel is one of the very few I can tolerate. You have a sweet, conversational style and never take yourself too seriously. Your videos are both informative and entertaining. I know this is an "old" one, but I especially liked it.
@susanthompson28254 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos! While these “bloopers” may make you cringe, they only make me like you more, and love your personality! Where would I be without knowing about the “tittle”? Thank you J.D. for all of your time and effort in producing these videos! Susan S. Thompson
@yvonnejeanneret65485 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel and am really enjoying it! I have gone back and watched some of your earlier videos. I’m still laughing at your pop-up cards video. “Fat shaming my tape” for being too wide was so funny. Also when you never thought the sentence “Snipping up into the teddy bears arm pits” would ever be said. Love your observations and sense of humor.
@prentzess5 жыл бұрын
Using a die cut of clear acrylic to add shine was new to me. What a great idea!
@jeffrey450510 күн бұрын
Yes! Perhaps laminating would work too!
@lauramartin73003 жыл бұрын
Before I got some glossy accents, I have used clear nail polish. I put several coats on my cut outs,it gives dimension too, the more coats you do. Little more work. But it's worth it. Love the "web" idea to cut dies. I've bought several bead style containers with dividers , cut out a bunch of different images so I have them when I need them. Especially flower,leaves, words. Etc. Thanks for sharing.
@laxmilalsingha62513 жыл бұрын
I love it's work of die cuts invitation cards making.
@julielovelock57283 жыл бұрын
Love watching you. Beautiful smile. You keep it simple
@826313sherry5 жыл бұрын
what a fabulous idea...using die cut acrylic on top of card stock die cuts
@brandikellerscraftcorner23255 жыл бұрын
A hack I love is to fold a couple dryer sheets aplace it under your die before you fun it through and all the tiny little bits sticks to the dryer sheet! No more poking the tiny pieces out!
@donnamohler87205 жыл бұрын
I love of you keep your unintended features in the videos. Showing how to correct it or to live with it. Thank you for being keeping so real.
@wendywilson17363 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Even if I forget to use a gem, I think people will recognize an 'i', even with a dot.😏
@darlenerenshaw55654 жыл бұрын
That die cut is so beautiful
@shellp888 Жыл бұрын
Miss your videos! Hope you and your family are healthy and well!
@buntybunny4 жыл бұрын
love the idea of using a card handle
@sanadeau15 жыл бұрын
Love the dipped medal look!
@juliehardy75104 жыл бұрын
You are funny and not ashamed to admit mistakes. Go you! XXX Thanks for the tips
@Phyllis-nk5ji4 жыл бұрын
Being a total newby to the die cut world, I really appreciate any and all ideas. I'm waiting for the arrival of my Sizzix Big Shot and studying all it's different uses.
@pamelafaulkner39034 жыл бұрын
U are really a first class act... u r so smart. Thank u
@petmomful22604 жыл бұрын
JD, I enjoy your videos. They are so fun and you pack so much information in! Part of the fun of crafting is learning new techniques and trying them. (I like the messy ones, too!)
@jesseb51125 жыл бұрын
That web is BRILLIANT! My tip is simple. When you are cutting and embossing with a die, I keep seeing cutting first. Tape your die down. Emboss first, the tape remains in place and then you cut without it moving.
@InwoodRoz5 жыл бұрын
I have attached an adhesive magnetic sheet to the side of an organizer I have on my table. The die cuts stick to the magnet until I put them away in their spots. No losses after I pop out those tiddles!
@annesmith17185 жыл бұрын
My goodness what a ton of tricks to try - you are THE best at giving us different ways of doing something. Thanks ever so much, love watching your videos.
@SuperRocketdog14 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I've now got new ideas with die cuts. Thank you sooo much xx👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍💕💕❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@emilydorschler34304 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I absolutely love your videos, thank you! I feel so inspired 😊 And the glitter in the meatloaf part... superb!
@thevictorianedge54655 жыл бұрын
I have been just making journals but had it in the back of my mind filed away that card making was on my list of learn to do's!! I love these die hack ideas. I will be watching more to get psyched up for making cards!!
@aufan71343 жыл бұрын
I learn more from you than any other show!
@tarabeard5 жыл бұрын
So many great tips even for us old timers. Thanks for sharing!
@anne-mareesleigh86675 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. There were a few there that I'd never thought about. One hack I have is for using with intricate dies. I don't have a metal shim, which apparently helps you get clean cuts and get all the pieces out when you've finished. But I've found that if I put some grease proof (baking) paper between the cardstock or paper and the die it really helps. It cuts out at the same time (so you get an extra die cut image if you want) but, more importantly, it is so easy to get everything out of the die. This has helped me so many times when I'd otherwise be stuck there for ever trying to poke out every little bit of paper. Thanks for shaing.
@ItsMeJD5 жыл бұрын
That's so smart! great tip!
@insightfuljewels44114 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was just about to ask about the solution to this problem and it's the first comment on the list i read. Synchronistic
@sbudzinski5 жыл бұрын
Love all of these ideas!! Thanks!
@marcelapasmore92615 жыл бұрын
Great tips and so helpful to actually see the process! If someone hasn't already mentioned, for the glitter die cut, you can use the release paper over it to press the glitter. Thanks!!😁
@hambaallah38603 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips! I am still new to dies
@scraptist5 жыл бұрын
LOVE the acetate tip for shine. Thanks Tip: I use my powder tool on my intricate dies before cutting to make it easier to remove the diecuts from the dies.
@marlisetp4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, just brilliant. Thanks!
@janetashley38775 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you cover a topic in a number of different ways. You put a lot of thought into your videos. Thank you for all your work. I always feel I know enough about the topic to approach my task confidently. Sometimes I curse later... but I think I know what I'm doing when I start.
@scrappyLiz15 жыл бұрын
I love your idea of cutting a bunch of dies together then when you need them you can just color them & use them. Thanks for sharing. 😊
@lynnbraben764 жыл бұрын
A piece of handy info: when doing several layers of clear embossing powder, after the first layer, don't re-ink between embossing. If you add the embossing powder while your die cut/shape is still hot, it will stick to it. Not only does it save ink, but constantly re-inking can leave your shape cloudy, esp if it is a light colour. I think it looks better this way. Hope that helps!
@christinacreatesau4 жыл бұрын
Love the lint roller idea!
@brucenjanmckerras77134 жыл бұрын
So many great tips. Thank you so much. I just hope I'll remember them!
@carolwenker90375 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tips
@aussierobb5 жыл бұрын
Thank you JD, I loved the bloopers (which is what we all have done) and my favourite tip is the acetate over the die. Lots of ideas to try. I really thank you for all your time in creating all your videos.
@chrystalswope16665 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that you speed through the video and do a voice overlay so you don’t have to make small talk while making the die cuts etc. Why make a 30 min video when you can say everything you need to in 10?! Ain’t nobody got time for that! I love your emojis too! So funny!
@brendaphillips10225 жыл бұрын
Thank You !!!!! You are just wonderful to watch. You are always so uplifting and happy, I love love watching you.
@mmmmlllljohn5 жыл бұрын
These are fantastic tips! TFS!
@amydeleon33872 жыл бұрын
Fantastics tips/reminders to get me motivated!! I especially like how you stored all your pre-cut die cuts. :)
@gwensimmons_gigi16295 жыл бұрын
JD, your compilation of crafty hacks rock as usual. You included my favorite; I simply ink my paper and then die cut the image, after the paper dries. TFS!😘✨😘
@deborahjoy20134 жыл бұрын
You've got to try a fresh dryer sheet to remove and keep all those little pieces together. Simply fold a fresh dryer sheet in half, place it over your card stock in which ever way you like to die cut. After running it through your die cutting machine most if not all of the little pieces are stuck in the dryer sheet. I really like this when I want to save those pieces to use with any inlay techniques. The dryer sheet can be used a few times by simply folding to a clean side.
@triciapodmore38665 жыл бұрын
Big, enormous THANK YOU for all the hacks, tips, and tricks. Amazing tutorial as always!!
@colleengreen91644 жыл бұрын
Well done...many thanks for all your little tips !
@susandickson98694 жыл бұрын
Hi JD! Great tips, and here are 2 of mine. 1 - we recycle plastic grocery bags but the ones with the holes in them go in my craft room. I cut them into smaller pieces and they make great release papers when placed between the die and card stock. Then I use a pokey tool or an eraser to start the peel from the card stock. 2 - used dryer sheets are great for sweeping those little bits of paper from my cutting plates because static electricity really makes them cling.
@dianaturner90035 жыл бұрын
You are down-to-earth and absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much for the continued techniques to help us get the best out of our paper crafting!!
@cedasue4 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos. You use your talents to show us with humor. Love the personality.
@cupcakefox5026 Жыл бұрын
These are helpful AND inspiring!! Thanks for sharing!!
@allergynurse15 жыл бұрын
No hacks..just a "thank you - your video is so helpful.
@1957wew5 жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks for sharing love the xyron idea for putting clear film on words cant wait to try
@renamiller85555 жыл бұрын
Love the way you laugh at yourself. It makes your videos even more appealing.
@clarefuller24285 жыл бұрын
I haven't used my big shot much as i honestly thought i was doing it wrong but now i have seen you having the same problem i feel more confidence to use it! Thanks for showing the first bit!
@chrisshuk33655 жыл бұрын
JD, I just found your channel and everything you talked about in the beginning was me. I got a vagabond and about the 3rd attempt I got a die stuck and I could not get it out, when I did it cut into a cutting tray and now I have a permanent bow in the cutting tray and have to skip that area or it shows up in the dies I run through. Thank you for your honest talk, your ideas and showing how to use the products really helps. Have a good day. Chris
@donnatorres43694 жыл бұрын
Thank you I am new to crafting and I loved all of these 💕
@cynjinmissouri89583 жыл бұрын
First time watching one of your videos. 1) LOVED THE BLOOPERS! Entertaining and educational. 2) Thanks so much for the tips & tricks. They will help a lot.
@created2bless3225 жыл бұрын
It's great watching your channel grow! I found you on Pinterest about a year ago and was so excited, I just knew you would blossom on here!!! God bless you!
@lovicollier96405 жыл бұрын
Love these hacks. Smiles from down under 👍😃
@charleneluedtke5751 Жыл бұрын
Love all of your great ideas! Thanks!
@Tanja-with-a-J4 жыл бұрын
Oh, my goodness! I loved the intro showing some of your struggles -- we all know the struggle is real! LOL! Hey, JD, this video is the first time I've seen you and I think every.single.thing you shared was helpful to me! I haven't done a lot with my electronic die cutting machine(s): Gemini Jr. and Cricut Explore Air, but hope to use them more in the coming months. I have tons of supplies from the 90's (seriously) and never even use my rubber stamps, embossing powders, and inks. After watching your video, I got SO EXCITED and INSPIRED to try some of your techniques with the die pieces! I never even thought of embellishing them in this way! Thank you SO much for sharing your experiences and compiling these hacks-- you have a new fan in me!
@ginabg375 жыл бұрын
TFS. Great tips. 😊
@Wildcat326155 жыл бұрын
I love all the of them. I was beginning to lose in making cards recently. TFS watching your video got me motivated again
@sue20192 жыл бұрын
How WONDERFUL to have you on screen again! MISSED YOU. Please come back.
@shiba_inu_mom5 жыл бұрын
An other idea for the clear coating: depending on the thikness of your paper and your die and your machine (not all papers are working with all types of dies and not all machines are powerfull enough in pressure), laminating (lamination pouches also vary in thinkness) the paper first and then die cut. Could also give you a shine and some sturdiness.
@mystichris15435 жыл бұрын
Great video, JD! I especially liked the acetate overlay on the die cut "hugs" - all terrific techniques!
@1955cordoniz5 жыл бұрын
Loved!!!!!
@marusnak11132 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comprehensive quality - and the "bloopers" at the beginning were so cute.
@tommaciborski90014 жыл бұрын
You have so excellent ideas, thank you for sharing!!!
@NancyLynn5 жыл бұрын
Great idea putting all this tips/tricks into one video! Glitter in the meatloaf...I was ROTFL! TFS JD!
@evebrunnernkreef25124 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. I'm reasonably new to die cutting, so very helpful, also like your sense of humor and being able to laugh at yourself, sounds like me, haha
@Vilma08245 жыл бұрын
Me encabtaron tus videos gracias por tantos consejos que son utilicimos Bendiciones
@susanjohnson3185 жыл бұрын
Ohmigawsh, I love the clear die cut glued on top! Inspired!
@supersec513 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful ideas!
@vickyborowski40855 жыл бұрын
I got a couple good "hacks" ! Thanks JD !
@thevictorianedge54655 жыл бұрын
As far as my favorite things here that you've shown i love the faux embossed look, the one that you lined letters up with a ruler then taped them, the tape roller to clean up and also remove extra "tittles", ok just mostly all of your tips are great! Tfs.
@verafernandes49134 жыл бұрын
Great hacks, thanks for sharing. Here's a tip for embossing power storage, I use manila envelopes for colors I use often, labeling the folder with the color on the tab, seal one side, the fold the other open side diagonally, when ready to use, fold the diagonal side over, to use, then use a paper clip or tape to come back and place back in storage.
@rebeccasuraci76664 жыл бұрын
This is gold !
@dawngable46224 жыл бұрын
In just getting into die cutting...thank you for all the tips and tricks
@rhondam88775 жыл бұрын
You are adorable! Thanks for sharing all your ideas!
@deborahcurtis985 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@carrieullmerandcorrinedome39665 жыл бұрын
I needed this video!! So afraid of using alphabet dies for the negative piece...you made it so easy!
@irenelindsayjewerlycrafts22515 жыл бұрын
Thanks J D love your videos 😉💞
@kriskraftsmorewilson96514 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips and wisdom
@carolecravinho73082 жыл бұрын
So talented. Great hacks. TFS
@mjgmatx5 жыл бұрын
Great tips, for the acrylic, i run it through the xyron and add it to my paper abd then the cut the acrylic and paper at the same time
@davidpark6305 жыл бұрын
I’ve never commented on a video, but, I had to because the beginning really made me laugh. Loved it. Thanks for some really great tips.
@ArtsyLadyCrafter5 жыл бұрын
Great die cut hacks! Love the acetate shiny, ombre, tittle save, double cut shadow, web layout and lint roller.
@hazcar55435 жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks
@rebekawolfe17155 жыл бұрын
Great hacks!!
@DustEvolved5 жыл бұрын
Hey woman! Love you and all your videos! Great tips and great advice. Have found some stuff, (especially your organizing items all over the place - you have got to be the most organized crafter out there!), incredibly useful. My kids and i are crafty quite often and with summertime right around the corner our creations increase. Thank you. (back at you, if you are quick, and careful, right around 4:10 in this video, after you have run the sticky and pressed together, you could quickly hit the top with a little heat to curl those final edges around for those perfectionists people who may balk) Thanks again jd, you rock!!! grateful love TC
@carollee65544 жыл бұрын
New to this craft and I love that you are sharing GREAT tips, I will have to try them for sure... If you don't have painters tape, my friend uses washi tape to hold down dies...
@isabelle74035 жыл бұрын
JD, you offer some of the most practical tips for stamping! Thank you for creating this one. Loved the bloopers in the beginning...just gotta laugh at yourself sometimes, right?!
@ItsMeJD5 жыл бұрын
so true...
@joeycarter2678 Жыл бұрын
I''m just getting into die cutting and your info is great.